Do This One Thing Before You Start Your YouTube Channel!

[@SamanthaFekete]

I would just like to say there was a technical problem with the document WE HAVE LOOKED AT IT OK

[@JozefRaiche]

Ok 👍

[@onlyoverkill]

Samantha Fekete haha sorry it said no one looked at it! MY COMPUTER LIED TO ME

[@dyronbarro9968]

@@onlyoverkill Funny thing was she told you she read it earlier in the day, lol

[@nomad2629]

Good job Matt you did * claps hands slowly *

[@spungebub4701]

SSSSSAAAAAMMMMM

[@Caroline-kw5ks]

I love this channel, it’s both business and humor, two of my favorite things.

[@braydenhise9645]

Caroline Grace W fu fu fu fu fu

[@BlackSmithGaming]

Agreed. I've honestly been hoping that Mat would make something like this for a while.

[@this_is_AK]

Am I the only one who's finding the content of this channel very informative and educational ? It's inspirational as well. Thanks Matthias for taking out your time and doing these videos for us. The CEO that matters....

[@sarthusgaming3576]

Your right, all the stuff he is talking about is super useful, and I'm learning alot about how to make my channel better by one of my favorite KZbinrs in the business!

[@st3v444]

I take notes from his videos on here on Google Keep! i love these videos because its great for someone like me, while i may not be old enough to work in a business, it is still great for me because i want to work in a business, it seems like an interesting think to me, and because i want to work at Hi5 or somewhere similar to Hi5 and i can learn a lot from his site, and from The Exec

[@jennmichelle2]

Oh definitely! I love that he's educating us. He is very intelligent.

[@BlackSmithGaming]

You're exactly right. This has become my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@CaidenJayce95]

That’s what I love about them Matt and the team aren’t uptight like you would think! I love them and it’s inspirational like you said he’s so cool about it and not so I tip my nose to you type I love Matt and all of Hi5

[@chrisstilwell9869]

I found the essay very informative, and helpful. I'm planning on creating my own channel soon, and this gave me good insights. I really am liking this channel, and your knowledge on topics. Keep up the great work.

[@kaysn6579]

Matt! I Love these business videos we have been getting from you! You are such a huge inspiration to so many people, and someone I truly look forward to learning from. Excited for all of the changes to come!

[@AskMatthias]

Thanks! That means a lot!

[@kiarathepooh7007]

I honestly love this video. He listened to our feedback, he listened to what we had to say about the other channels and he is actively fixing it. The thing is, he isn't just fixing it... he is elevating his team and the studio, he is constantly educating himself in the best way possible. Seriously, the BEST Exec out there right now. He genuinely cares so that everyone can succeed; he is also providing opportunities for his team to improve within the company. I actually am very looking forward to this channel to be informed in the best way possible. I have always looked up to you, Matt and as much as I love your old content, you have matured and developed this awesome company that has helped a lot of people and also impacted a lot of peoples lives. Sorry, I am going on this little rant (if you can call it that) but I am seriously in awe of the growth Matthias has shown throughout his career on KZbin. Whether it is his growing family, his growing company, etc., I am impressed and inspired! This channel wouldn't just help somebody starting a KZbin channel, it also helps somebody starting their own company, non-profit, etc. Keep it up, Matt! You are inspiring!!!

[@libbyspaur605]

Please keep it coming! We love hearing from you more again and in such a personal and passionate way. Even if I am not a natural leader (I call myself an adviser because I am off the charts introverted) there is so much I can learn from growing a business at your level. I am fascinated with personality and psychology and I can't remember exactly but I think you mentioned before that you're introverted as well? I'd be curious to know how you balance your energy levels and still feel accomplished at the end of the day.

[@KyrietheSquishySquid]

I've already had my channel for over a year and I've felt lost quite often, unsure of if I even wanted to keep with it during the rougher times. Now I understand why. I'm hoping to utilize all this information effectively and continue on with it, with renewed life! The way you explain everything to us is incredibly helpful. Thank you very much for these videos and assets!

[@stephanies3557]

We homeschool our boys, and they are currently in an Entrepreneurship class. I want to thank you for creating this channel, it is making content they are learning in the classroom more relevant to the world they are living in.

[@shivomkarnad1117]

I admire u a lot Matthias... u always make great content.... these videos are helping me understand all the technical and professional concepts which is nice break from all the creative and funny content.... Love ur videos

[@alxyaanoa_]

Hi, matt... love this channel.. keep posting good contents.. love ya..

[@danielleking3765]

If don't live in the box you can't think outside it... That definitely stood out to me. Favorite part of the video!

[@chertricia]

Hi! Im a supervisor for a retail chain. I just wanted to tell you, that after watching your video on OKRs I actually mentioned it to my boss and he's gonna look into making them a thing for us next quarter so thank you for helping us come up with a new way of looking at business and focus!

[@nataliedawson8039]

I just wanted to tell you that I am only a 14 year old girl but I find so much joy out of these new videos. I love learning all of the behind the scenes of your studio. Being a producer is now my dream job because of you. I know it isn’t the same as yours but becoming a CEO of a KZbin company isn’t something I feel I can do in my city. I just wanted to thank you for putting out these educational videos because I learn a lot

[@micahprobst402]

Thanks for vlogging again Matt! It's great to see you outside of Dope or Nope again. It's been awhile. Thank you for being a great role model to me for 3 years now!

[@ReganBeltran]

I love this channel so much! I am a dance choreographer and applying this to my classes and dances make so much sense! Thank you so much

[@amsleighx4891]

Actually love this channel

[@TransformX]

Good morning to you Matthew.

[@tannicapple]

I love this channel! Whenever I see your team upload vlogs/content and see the creative environment they work in it sparks something inside me. I've been in that creative environment and I miss it. This channel brings in reality and great insight that people don't think about. There's real work that goes into creativity. I want to be back in an environment like this.

[@theresajuliano8167]

You say hi 5 is a family, and I agree, but I still feel like theres some long lost cousins that I don't know. I have been a fan of hi 5 since before it existed, and ive seen every video, but its grown so much. Can you make a video of you introducing everyone and their position/channel? Itd mean a lot to me and the family!!

[@bmo3957]

I’m creating my own company and this is very helpful specially because Matt is accompanying me along side with me. Thanks for coming at such important time to share this as a CEO

[@sarasaunders1789]

Watching all the videos on this channel while I am working at home. I have a unique job. Thank you for all the great information. I just found this channel today and absolutely love it. Please post more. Much appreciation.

[@rosebrown8659]

Thank you for all you do you're such an inspiration!!

[@grooom21]

So nice that we can pick your brain and thoughts again. So happy that you bring back this aspect of video, I missed it a lot.

[@gch8810]

Great and insightful video.

[@STARMAN1967]

Thank You for coming back this is the old Matthias who reached out to the fans.you made Hi5 studios people want to get to know you the creator

[@Sweet8693]

You are truly an inspiration Matthias! I honestly have learnt a lot about leadership and about business from you! I want to be a CEO of my own company one day and I hope that's soon! You are a big inspiration in my life! All the love and support!

[@TomBydand]

so far i like this channel because, my sister set up her own talent agency with her best friend, and so i know the building that business from the perspective of brother and intern, so seeing more of the business end of the studio and seeing where it converges and diverges from what she's had to do is interesting to me. it sounds like a plug, its not, found entertainment, their ethos echos yours in a way, it marries traditional business with forward thinking contenct and clients. each client is an expert in their field and has a mission statement they work towards.

[@ashtoneva4926]

I'm probably on the older side of your audience but I enjoy this channel very much. I'm a busy college student so these video essay type videos is something I can easily enjoy without having to take away from my work. I can simply learn by listening. I'm enjoying the mature and businessy type channel more than others to be honest. I've always wondered how a continuously growing buisness like Hi5 Studios worked but there really wasn't a channel to ask or learn. I'm probably in the minority but just straight comedy videos can get old for me. Thank you for creating this channel as a community learning outlet. Like I said, I'm a busy college student (something you, Matthias, and probably many other people, can understand) and I'm constantly struggling with how to manage my time to put out the best work that I can. I'm also very interested in how you manage as a leader and are constantly growing from that. Last year I took a Humanities Leardership class and we learned amazing outlets and ways to be a leader in any type of business, career, and our own life, so I'm always looking forwards to learning new ways at being the kind of leader that those around me can relate to, that can be inspired by, and I can be inspired by them. I know a lot of this probably doesn't make much sens (I'm typing this while studying for my Chem 2 test) but I just wanted to say that I am enjoying this channel and where it is going, and I can't wait to learn new things in the next video. Thank you again. (And congrats on the new, coming, addition to your family. Amanda, you, Luna, and the new little one will be in my prayers as ya'll prepare for this exciting time.)

[@YoDragonFire]

I never thought about applying a Mission Statement to a KZbin channel before. I mean, it makes sense as you say it. But I am loving the channel. Informative, thought-provoking, and entertaining! And a lot of this can be applied to stuff outside of YT. And keep "The Exec"! It's simple and clean!

[@NerdGamerPanda]

Love the name The Exec and I’m loving the new content! Not only is it helpful in the sense of content creation but life as well.

[@idguuh]

This is so informative, and makes me feel much more motivated in a way. I love what you're doing with this channel Matthias!

[@st3v444]

The Exec is perfect. no complaints, dont change it!

[@mefritz823]

I really appreciate that you made this channel. Even though I'm not going into business, I've learned a lot of things that can transfer into my day to day life. Take the mission statement for example. I can easily make a version of that for days when I need study to figure out what I need to do and why. So thank you!

[@tlac4120]

You are inspiring. I'm thinking about a youtube channel for years. With your input, my faith I can do it rises. And the fears are replaced by knowledge.

[@AskMatthias]

Awesome!

[@nithrao]

Thank you Matthias, I am from India and I am planning to start a channel and your video gave a good insite on the things needed to start a channel it's awesome and educational and I look forward for your future videos and sugesstions and help to become a entertaining, helpful good creator like you thank you.... Looking forward to other videos like this.... I just prepared a mission statement for my channel and now I have a clear vision of what needs to be done thank you Matt.

[@PipLaBonte]

I’m not making a u tube channel at anything of the sort. I just find you interesting to listen to for your positivity and your leadership.

[@pcbfilms]

i have been here since the beginning and love that you made this to help out your team. It also helps me in my channel and i am very pleased with it. Thanks for everything. You have helped me out with mine

[@markstafki9597]

Mat u are a freaking mad genius

[@RhysDaKingVR]

I really enjoy this content i watch most hi5 channels but i enjoy this for other reasons it's like being a understudy to matt learning without having to be lucky enough to be a part of hi5. i hope this stay this way on here as a content creator its actually nice to here someone else talk about it in a real way an learn from matt's experience. Thanks matt keep up the good work

[@nathanialoleskie251]

Matt this new vlogging style has helped me, so thank you!

[@brideitle9148]

Thanks Matt! I'm trying to start my own KZbin channel myself, so you giving these tips really is appreciated! I've been watching you guys since the begining so to also be able to learn thing from you is freaking awesome. Continue on being dope! 😊🤙

[@Aldonaitorr]

Ive always been interested in how you went from a youtuber to create your own studio ,im enjoying so much this content absorbing everything you mention beacause you have the experience, it kinda lets you peak in how you make and produce content like a guide for me ,i just wanna say keep up the great content and congrats on everything family and work !

[@eliorellana]

As far as direction. Motivation and reality. We honestly need more of that. Too many people are trying to hoard knowledge. Or worse give vague images of knowledge only to try to sell pieces of it at a time. Maybe thats what ur mission is with this channel. Here in dallas there are 100s of companys scamming people wanting to become better. You are a godsend for this channel

[@Unity116]

This really helps me understand and appreciate your shows even more than I already did, great video!!

[@tedmutesick5727]

Matthias you seem to be worrying about the potential and quality of Hi5 videos so here me out :- 1. You are one of a kind, a person who is constantly in desire for more experience and education, which is an awesome personality. 2. You take KZbin as a business and with that mindset, the crew has come pretty far. Amazing! 3. You need not be over conscious about your channels, they are doing great with your leadership. 4. I really recommend not keeping the people at Hi5 at complete competition and rush. And I don't think that happens but just in case. 5. The other thing which effects your Dope or Nope videos, is when you guys start acting weird and exagerate randomly. No, I am serious it looks like we are watching a kid show. 6. As you mentioned in the video, you have good plans and I hope they turn out well... Best of Luck!!

[@kristenskouras2517]

Ditto:)

[@kristenskouras2517]

Except don't take advice FROM ANYONE BUT YOURSELF BC ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IS THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING & MATTHIAS, IF U STOP LETTING PEOPLE ACT LIKE KIDS ON DOPE OR NOPE I'LL PUKE. Lol;)

[@XRogueX33]

We love all yall. And thank you matt and everyone for what you are doing

[@HiddenSquidSkul]

After watching all of the hi5 channels over the past couple of years, The Exec is perfect for this channel. I say this because the videos you’ve posted so far are informative. A person should always be able to go to an executive for information.

[@XSlipknotMaggotX666]

This is very helpful, especially since I have just started my own channel and my best friend wants to do like our own little show for the both of us. Thank you Matt!

[@fryktaf]

Well, you opened the floodgates to asking any questions about our channels, so... I figured I'd ask about my not yet existent one. A bit of background: I'm planning on making an animation/gaming channel. Basically, an animation channel that once I get more comfortable talking into a camera I'm going to transition into more of a gaming channel with some animation. I'm having a few difficulties with starting this channel, however, for one reason: Stress. I'm scared I'll stress myself out too much or will start the channel and find that I lack the motivation to keep it going. I'm in high school with massive amounts of social anxiety. I don't really have an outlet for my thoughts and ideas and sharing things in person scares me, so I thought I'd make a channel as a bit of an outlet. As much as I want and really am looking forward to starting my very own KZbin channel, I'm scared that I'll find it far too stressful. I have trouble relaxing as it is, and nothing seems to really help. I'm also scared that this stress will cause me to procrastinate on videos and cause me to lose time to keep the channel going, inevitably killing the channel. Is there any advice you might have on making sure that work isn't terribly stressful? (I understand maintaining a channel is a responsibility and will cause me to stress, I just want to know how I can keep that stress minimal.)

[@jacobyjones7907]

This is incredible! We review our mission statement every January. Defining your why. What is your process for finding what niche you should target? I feel in my business is where I struggle the most. Thank You again for sharing Matt! This stuff is good!

[@AskMatthias]

For me I believe it should stem naturally from the belief and the why. When it does, I find that I am far more compelled to see it through than some arbitrary relevance point.

[@jacobyjones7907]

Thank you Matt! Probably one of the best explanation of determining your niche I have heard. I guess you could say the more experience you get in your field or business it becomes more natural to narrow your target audience.

[@isacgonzalez1]

Thank you for sharing how to create and use the channel mission

[@srivatsanparthasarathy7445]

Yes you are the one who gives me positive vibes and thoughts

[@srivatsanparthasarathy7445]

It looks good and easy to understand. I hope your team understands it and implement the mission statement

[@dustflame1246]

I really like these style videos. I like how they're more business and that sort related and I'm actually finding it very interesting.

[@ShivamSingh-jc9uq]

One man, many responsibilities 👌👏👍

[@nolanv6089]

Matt this is really helpful because I want to start a channel and have people enjoy my content and you are really helping me to do this so thank you very much!

[@cjmediaworks3927]

Hi Matt I'm from India and the recent vlogs from this channel are totally informative and are helpful because I'm starting up a channel and this is like a guidance for me thanks Matt and do more of this vlogs.

[@casey-sk1df]

i’m pleased by how he doesn’t skim over the “boring” facts

[@Rayneuki]

I really agree that The Exec is a good name!

[@Dannosaurusrexx]

This is some really insightful helpful stuff! It's great because I don't think it only applies to running a youtube channel, I can see some aspects of it being useful other places. I am for sure going to check out everything on the site. I recently started my own channel just for fun and to be an outlet and I know I need to focus on making sure I'm recording everything, keeping track of the footage etc. I've had at least 2-3 videos now where I forgot to record so i'm missing chunks of the thing I was doing. I'm looking forward to the things I can learn and apply to daily life and my channel.

[@turtlelover7775]

I understand that this is probably not the right video to say this on, but I’m going to comment it anyway. I don’t know if it’s just me, but personally I would enjoy watching more “teen-rated” content. I don’t know how you would be able to do this, considering that your business is all family-friendly, but an idea is you could possibly create another channel that’s for teens, so parents who don’t want their children watching that content can make sure their kids can’t access it, or something along the lines of that.

[@whynot2863]

Good Morning Matthias hope u have a nice day😊

[@ClipCrew]

Jyotsna Kalwa good MYTHICAL morning you mean

[@Strange_Gaming_6405]

I would just like to say i love the channel and i love the way that everybody is always riven to make the best content. so thank you from me and keep up the grind.

[@wolffang9158]

Hey Matt! Have you tried doing a vlog where it is a different person each day vlogging for Hi5?

[@astraldragon01]

Thanks for the video Mat and also for the real idea of what the mission statement can mean not the same old jaded buisness model and also to giving it great value with showing how that can be applied to your own work

[@sarthusgaming3576]

WOW this is so helpful!!! I have been struggling alot with my channel trying to figure out what kind of content to make, and I think this is gonna help alot!

[@altrashmouth5325]

I love how many videos you are uploading! It's awesome!

[@shauryadawra13]

Hello Matt i am a big fan of u and i love ur new channel so viewers can commucate....have a good day ahead and love from India.

[@HowDoYouLikeYourCoffee]

The Exec is a great name. You explain this so well. Such helpful info. Hope you share some more info and tips in the future. Thanks so much.

[@joeyhawkins9451]

Keep 'The Exec', sounds professional, yet trendy

[@brockstephen6210]

I love this channel, I watch like all of the hi5 channels and they are always find and joking around. Which is NOT bad, but this is a little break from that and shows us kind of how the studio runs. Keep it up #notificationsquad

[@heyhey370]

Been here since day one! Thanks for being such an amazing and inspirational person. You are very talented and caring. You and Amanda are so cute. I also love Luna. Thank you for everything Matt. Hi5 studios has the best channels on youtube ❤️. Keep your head up Matt.

[@DegenCash]

Stopping by for some Mathias knowledge and to drop a like

[@armaanm6264]

Hey Matthias, I have been a huge fan of you guys ever since you were recording from your apartment. I watch you videos all the time. I really like where you are going with your channels and taking constructive criticism from viewers and creating a mission. I am really excited to see where you go with it. P. S. The Exec is a great name

[@AskMatthias]

Thanks! That means a lot!

[@MrStatistx]

Remember Epic Meal Time? I think at the peak of their show their mission statement would have been similar to Dope or Nope (exchanging ridiculous Products with ridiculous Food), but they strayed far away from that and had less and less focus on food, seemed forced and people lost interest, cause they just got bigger, flashier and less about why people watched them. Another positive example would be a gaming channel I watch. He fell into a routine where he only posted the same 2 or 3 games over and over and recently decided to switch one daily spot for a different game every time and just judging from the views, my personal watch behaviour (watching everything instead of only picking a few up per week) and comments he now thrives again, cause I'd say the original mission would have been different games and reaction to those and he found back to that. Though to be fair he also has a lot of innate personality, so he still sticks out in the ocean of other gaming channels, without being too niche.

[@its_DanDavid]

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@charjrryuki]

I think The Exec is a great channel name. This video is very helpful

[@varkolyn9622]

7:28 great storm out there i can see through the window or it's just that tree are so happy

[@ThePillowPunchers]

Love the idea of the creative theatre

[@qu33n.v31]

Anybody notice youtube taking likes away from videos? N 💖 you and your talks mattias so excited for your family new baby

[@CaidenJayce95]

I really like “The Exec” it’s flowy and chill it’s more trendy and less business like so keep it as”The Exec”

[@AChuck-pi6os]

This was great! A friend of mine and I have been wanting to start a channel. I think that this will help. I think your "first draft" was good as well. I am not really good with the business side of things, nonetheless this could be something that could really push us into what we want to do.

[@FrancescaAR16]

I just really like the thought of learning from you and I think that's what kept me invested into you and your network but specifically the Matthias channel (before Dope or Nope). You are just really smart

[@MsWeaslette]

Would you be able to show us a sort of organisational chart when it comes to your staff? Who manages who, who's working on what and with who, etc. I think that would make things clearer for us. I know people join and leave but there's always a sort of core for sure.

[@rezhia7811]

omg!!! Sam looks so cute ♥️

[@JNRartist]

This channel motivates me to work so thank god

[@TheScout115]

This is very helpful. Thank you

[@DestinyMoniqueX3]

Matthias needs to write a philosophy book. I’d deff buy it

[@laurabeth506]

You should start your own podcast! And you could feature 1 or 2 of the crew each episode.

[@abigailroy7577]

I really really appreciate all the information you are providing everyone with. I’ve been waiting to start my own channel but I didn’t know where to start and this realllllllly helps . A question I have is how do you get exposer when first starting a channel?

[@skyracer330]

I love this channel keep up the good work....here's a thought you should publish a workshop book..like how to start a KZbin channel...lol

[@icegames6235]

How do you become more confident on camera? How do you know your mission? How do you know your purpose?

[@Tcoach33]

Hello I like. This channel!!! Love you!!

[@RabbitsFunWorld]

For a minute, I thought someone was moving behind you, outside that window. But it's just a bush. xD

[@issraspacebean]

Matt won’t see this but this kinda inspired me. But I’m a 16 yo who didn’t understand everything he was talking about but I was so focused and I don’t know I just couldn’t stop watching it cause it was so interesting. So good job on this video Matt!

[@ACCChannel1]

😲 wow oooooo

[@Mitchinator-fj9dg]

I was wondering, how do you oversee Team Edge, especially with it being situated in a separate office? It seems like Team Edge is more of a stand alone channel separate from Hi5 nowadays.

[@ToxicAjwood]

Can you please bring back woods' channel it was one of my favorite hi5 channels(other than dope or nope of course)

[@qualitycontent1300]

What is your opinion on having a channel that does basically everything. Summed up, basically Battle Universe, Fail Time, Get Good Gaming, Click Crew, and Rekt all on one channel. My thought process is I do a lot and have a lot of hobbies, so if I do a lot on one channel, I will reach a bigger and broader fanbase